Dressage 2008

Sponsored by Ripley Horse & Rider
  • Enter on-line -  Follow links below to schedules. Or join GBEC Club for privileged entries and free Ripley Horse & Rider voucher.
  • Qualifiers - Dressage competitions at GBEC in 2008 feature over 100 chances to qualify for a local, regional or national championship! Qualifying classes include Walk & Trot, Prelim, Novice and Elementary, so there's a class to suit everyone. Championships for South-East Region Championships at Hickstead on 31 May & 1 June, Southern England Unaffiliated Winter Championships at Oldencraig on 5 & 6 July, Romeo Series Ripley Horse & Rider Dressage Festival at Great Bookham Equestrian Centre on 21 September and Su
  • NEW! In 2008 a new championship in dressage will be awarded to the best performing ex-racehorse, kindly sponsored by Thoroughbred Selections. This is in addition to our existing awards:
    The Ripley Horse & Rider Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the highest points winner throughout the series.
    The Vital Equine Junior Achiever Award for the best performing junior in the series.
    The Romeo Veteran Performer Award for the best performing veteran horse.......
    and championships in Walk & Trot, Prelim and Novice. Sunshine Tour Championships at Great Bookham Equestrian Centre on 28 September.

FABULOUS PRIZES & ROSETTES THROUGHOUT SERIES provided by Ripley Horse & Rider

Date Details Times available on-line from 6.30pm on Monday/Thursday prior to competition Results 

13

April

Sunday

day

Schedule

Results

14

May

Wednesday

pm/eve

Schedule
Clear Round

Results

28

May

Wednesday

pm/eve

Schedule
Clear Round

 

Results

8

June

Sunday

day

Schedule

Times for all classes

Results

18

June

Wednesday

pm/eve

Schedule
Clear Round

Results

2

July

Wednesday

pm/eve

Schedule
Clear Round

- Walk & Trot Tests
- Prelim Tests
- Novice & Elem Tests

Results

20

July

Sunday

day

Schedule

- Walk & Trot Tests
- Prelim Tests
- Novice & Elem Tests

Results

30

July

Wednesday

pm/eve

Schedule
Clear Round

- Walk & Trot Tests
- Prelim Tests
- Novice & Elem Tests

Results

13

August

Wednesday

day

Schedule
Clear Round

- Walk & Trot Tests
- Prelim Tests
- Novice & Elem Tests

Results

7

September

Sunday

day

Schedule

- Walk & Trot Tests
- Prelim Tests
- Novice & Elem Tests

Results

21

September

Sunday

day

Schedule

- Walk & Trot Tests
- Prelim Tests
- Novice & Elem Tests

Results

28

September

Sunday

day

To Follow

- Walk & Trot Tests
- Prelim Tests
- Novice & Elem Tests

Results

 

DOWNLOADS

Entry Form   |   Schedule

(N.B. W&T E has been revised 24/4/08)  

 

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BD Intro Test A and all Prelim, Novice and Elementary dressage test sheets are available from www.britishdressage.co.uk or www.dressagediagrams.com

GENERAL RULES AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

  1. The judges decision is final.  Any objections must be brought to the organiser's attention on the day of competition. Formal objections should be lodged with the secretary within 30 minutes of the incident.
  2. The organisers of these events have taken all reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone present. For these measures to be effective, everyone must themselves take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the organisers / officials.
  3. Great Bookham Equestrian Centre, the organisers, their representatives or helpers do not accept liability for injury, damage or loss suffered by spectators, competitors, their horses, grooms, friends, vehicles or property however caused and under any circumstances except proven negligence of the organisers. Claims for negligence against the organisers must be submitted in writing on the day of competition.
  4. Hard hats Correctly fitting riding hat complying with current safety standards, and safe footwear must be worn whilst mounted.  Body protectors must be worn for cross country and are strongly recommended for show jumping.
  5. Horses must be 4 years old or over to be eligible to compete in ridden classes. Animals deemed to be sick or lame will not be allowed to compete or be ridden on the showground and a refund will not be given.
  6. Correct entry fee must be received to be eligible to compete/participate.
  7. Prize money stated in the schedule is given at a rate of 1 prize per 5 competitors. In the event of insufficient entries some prizes will be withheld. Additional prizes to those stated in the schedule are added at the organiser's and sponsor's discretion.
  8. Competitors withdrawing will not be eligible for a refund of entry fees without a vet's or doctor's certificate.
  9. The organisers reserve the right to cancel or alter any part or the whole of the schedule at any time.
  10. Bad weather-If conditions are poor it is the responsibility of competitors to confirm that events are running by ringing 01372 451458 or 07957 224205 the evening before or morning of each competition.  Sorry, we cannot ring round all competitors individually.  In the event of a competition being cancelled, entry fees, minus a small administration charge will be returned to competitors.
  11. It is the responsibility of all participants to clear up their rubbish and debris and leave the showground fit for grazing.  Please do not leave your rubbish behind on the showground.
  12. All dogs must be kept on a lead at all times. Owners who allow their dogs to run loose on the showground will be required to remove them from the premises immediately.
  13. Any queries telephone 01372 451458 or 07957 224205.
     

 

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